Appendix 4 — Agencies subject to the FOI Act as at 30 June 2012

Australian Government ministers, and bodies that meet the definition of ‘agency’ in s 4(1), are subject to the FOI Act. Table A4.1 below indicates which bodies are covered by the Act, and which are excluded. Some agencies, such as courts, are subject to the Act but only in relation to a limited class of documents.

This appendix lists Australian government agencies, parliamentary departments, ministers and parliamentary secretaries by portfolio. From 1 January 2011, the FOI Act has applied to Norfolk Island ministers and authorities; individual ministers and authorities are not listed in this appendix.

The list in this appendix is based upon information provided by agencies, and is not authoritative.

Table A4.1 Agencies covered by the FOI Act and those that are excluded

FOI Act agencies

Exceptions

Departments of State All Departments of State (eg the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Health and Ageing) are subject to the FOI Act.

Bodies established by the Commonwealth for a public purpose Bodies set up for a public purpose under legislation, or by an Order in Council, are subject to the FOI Act.